*IAI (Illinois Articulation Agreement) - An agreement among participating Illinois colleges and universities to help Illinois college students transfer credit as easily as possible. See an advisor in the Advising and Counseling for additional information, or read about the IAI at www.iTransfer.org.

Computer Networking & Systems

CNS101 - Orientation to IT ProfessionsCourse enables students to analyze the field of Information Technology. Topics include a survey of the IT professions, employment skills, definitions, associations, current issues, salaries, and self-assessment survey of skills and competencies. Students are required to attend a local meeting of a professional association related to the field.1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 0)

CNS105 - Networking EssentialsCourse presents the fundamentals of electronic data communications with emphasis on local area networks. Students gain the knowledge necessary to design and install a local area network. Students are introduced to the terminology and concepts of electronic communications systems including the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model. Topics include network hardware andsoftware requirements, information structures, transmission protocols and network architecture.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)Fee: $40

CNS110 - Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating SystemCourse presents most recent release of Windows. Topics include knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System (OS) software on stand-alone and client computers in workgroup or domain. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications.Recommended: CNS 105 or knowledge of the fundamentals of current networking technology, or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)Fee: $40

CNS141 - Cisco Introduction to NetworksCourse introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Content includes the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Course presents most recent release of the Cisco curriculum. This is the first course in the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching sequence of four courses.Recommended: CNS 105 or consent of instructor, coordinator, or program chair.4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)Fee: $40

CNS142 - Cisco Routing and Switching EssentialsCourse covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Content includes how to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for basic functionality. Students will learn to resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. This is the second course in the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching sequence of four coursesPrerequisite: CNS 141 (formerly CNA 111); a passing grade must be registered on the Cisco Assessment Server.4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)Fee: $40

CNS143 - Cisco Scaling NetworksCourse covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Content includes how to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for advanced functionality. Students learn to resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network. Course presents most recent release of the Cisco curriculum. This is the third course in the Cisco Routing and Switching sequence of four courses. Prerequisite: CNS 142 (formerly CNA 112); passing grade must be registeredon the Cisco Assessment Server.4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)Fee: $40

CNS144 - Cisco Connecting NetworksCourse focuses on the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. Content includes the selection criteria for network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network. Course presents most recent release of the Cisco curriculum. This is the last course in the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching sequence of four courses. Prerequisite: CNS 143 (formerly CNA 113); a passing grade must be registered on the Cisco Assessment Server.4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)Fee: $40

CNS146 - Health Information NetworkingCourse equips students with knowledge and skills that can be applied toward entry level specialist careers in healthcare networking. Topics include: basic information on healthcare settings; principles of security and privacy in healthcare; fundamentals of information technology in healthcare; fundamentals of electronic health record (EHR) systems; basic information on medical practice workflows and how to adjust workflows for electronic medical record implementations; designing a network to support a medical group; securing a network for a medical group; and troubleshooting a network for a medical group.Prerequisite: CNS 141 and CNS 142; CNS 143 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.Recommended: General attitude or disposition toward a program of study and career in internetworking in a healthcare setting. 3 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 2)Fee: $40

CNS150 - Microsoft Windows Desktop TechnicianCourse provides knowledge and skills necessary to troubleshoot basic problems end users will face while running Microsoft Windows Desktop in an Active Directory® network environment, or workgroup environment related to configuring and maintaining applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer and other applications that run on a Microsoft WindowsDesktop Operating System. Intended for students who are new to Microsoft Windows Desktop software. Focus is on most recent release of Microsoft Windows Desktop software. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional(MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 110 or consent of instructor, coordinator, or program chair.4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)Fee: $40

CNS152 - Data Media Infrastructure Fundamentals for IT ProfessionalsCourse presents fundamentals of media infrastructure for an enterprise network. Topics include the necessary knowledge to specify a premise structured cabling system for a company. Standards from the TIA, ISO and the IEEE will be examined. Best practices for designing and maintaining a structured cabling system will be examined. The course will end with a discussion of trends in data media infrastructure. This course will provide students, with the prerequisite knowledge necessary to pursue the Registered Information Transport Professional (RITP) Certification. Recommended: CNS 105 or consent of instructor or program chair.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)Fee: $40

CNS155 - Business Desktop DeploymentCourse provides knowledge and skills to successfully deploy Microsoft Windows business desktop operating systems and applications throughout a business enterprise. Course also introduces the deployment life cycle, which consists of planning for the deployment, building and customizing the deployment method, and then implementing the actual deployment. Course covers the most recentrelease of Microsoft Windows to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft CertifiedTechnology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 111 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)Fee: $40

CNS160 - Fundamentals of Virtualization TechnologiesCourse presents the fundamentals of virtualization technology using the latest virtualization products in networked server environments. Students gain the knowledge necessary to install virtual networks, implement high-availability clusters, and enhance performance and security and build the skills necessary for the understanding of virtualization. Recommended: CNS 105 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 1)Fee: $40

CNS171 - Hardening Network SecurityCourse provides students with the technical knowledge and skills in scripting required for “tighten down” security in computer network and systems. Course includes practical knowledge and step-by-step directions for securing a diverse network with multiple devices and operating systems. This course also assist students in preparing for the appropriate Network or Information Security Certification examinations. Recommended: CNS 105 or consent of instructor, coordinator, or program chair.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)Fee: $40

CNS174 - Introduction to Computer ForensicsCourse provides students with the knowledge and solid foundation by introducing Computer Forensics as an entry into the professional field of Computer Forensics and investigation. The course covers current and past Operating Systems anda range of computer hardware and forensics software tools. The course also assists students in preparing for the appropriate Network or Information Security Certification examinations. Recommended: CNS 111 or consent of instructor,coordinator or department chair.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)Fee: $40

CNS190 - Microsoft Windows Command Line AdministrationCourse concentrates on Command Line support for the character based interface used to manage Windows Server that boasts a vast range of functions, commands and applications, using intermediate and advanced tools. Topics include knowledge and skills necessary to administer Microsoft Windows Server and Workstation in a variety of environments from the Command Line. Focus is on the most recent release of Windows.2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 1)Fee: $40

CNS201 - Microsoft Designing a Windows Active Directory InfrastructureCourse provides students with the knowledge and skills to design ActiveDirectory forests, domain infrastructure, sites and replication, administrative structures, group policies, and Public Key Infrastructures for a Microsoft Windows Server environment. Emphasis is on how to design for security, high availability, disaster recovery, and migrations. Focus is on the most recent release of Microsoft Windows which prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications.Recommended: CNS 120 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)Fee: $40

CNS203 - Microsoft Designing Security for a Windows NetworkCourse provides knowledge and skills to design a secure network infrastructure. Topics include assembling design team, modeling threats, and analyzing security risks in order to meet business requirements for securing computers in a networked environment. Focus is on most recent release of Window. Course covers the most recent release of Microsoft Windows which prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) and/or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Recommended: CNS 120 or consent of instructor, coordinator or program chair.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)Fee: $40

CNS251 - Internship ExperienceCourse consists of direct work experience, minimum ten hours per week in computer networking related environment in an approved Corporation or Business. Topics include applying previously learned computer-networking skills and knowledge to daily work activities; working closely with the CNS instructor; meeting frequently in classroom or online to integrate work experience with course activities. Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 15 credits in CNS with a grade of C or better in each course and consent of instructor, department coordinator, or program chair. Recommended: Completion of a minimum of 15credits in CNS or LAN* with a grade of C or better in each course and consent of instructor, coordinator or department chair.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 10)Fee: $50

CNS290 - Topics in Computer Networking and SystemsCourse covers variety of different topics current with technological advances in computer networking and systems/LAN. Topics identified for each section of course. Course may be repeated up to three times with different topics. Prerequisite may vary by topic.1-4 Credit Hours (lecture: 1-4; lab: 1-4)